Pressure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɛʃə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pressure is a noun meaning A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
Meaning
A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
More Meanings
- (physics) The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area; force per unit area.
- A contrasting force or impulse of any kind.
- Distress.
- Urgency.
- (India) Ellipsis of blood pressure.
- (transitive) To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.
- (obsolete) Impression; stamp; character impressed.
Example Sentences
My people's pressures are grievous.
When the pressure of danger was not felt.
Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
She has felt pressure lately because her boss expects her to get the job done by the first.
Word Forms
- pressures
- pressuring
- pressured
Synonyms for pressure
Depending on context, synonyms include affliction, grievance, press, coerce, pressing, insistence.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include press, pressing, force, coerce, insistence, insistency.
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